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Sweet 16 Cognitive Screening Test

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Sweet 16 Cognitive Screening Test

  • Criteria
  1. Three minute recall
  2. Orientation (8 items)
  3. Backward digital span
  • Scoring
  1. One point for each correct item
  2. Maximum score: 16
  • Interpretation
  1. Score <14 suggests Dementia
  • Efficacy
  1. Test Sensitivity: 80%
  2. Test Specificity: 70%